BD 392633 - Autoguard BC Pro Shielded IV Catheter 20G x 1 Inch Winged Pink Safety IV Catheter 50/bx, 4 bx/cs (Continental US Only)

BD 392633 - Autoguard BC Pro Shielded IV Catheter 20G x 1 Inch Winged Pink Safety IV Catheter 50/bx, 4 bx/cs (Continental US Only)

The BD 392633 Autoguard BC Pro Shielded IV Catheter is a safety-engineered peripheral intravenous catheter designed to provide dependable vascular access while helping protect healthcare professionals from accidental needlestick injuries. This catheter features a 20-gauge size, 1-inch catheter length, integrated stabilization wings, and pink color coding for quick gauge identification.

The Autoguard BC Pro platform incorporates passive safety technology that automatically shields the needle after successful catheter placement. This design helps improve clinician safety without requiring additional activation steps. The winged configuration provides enhanced control during insertion and helps support secure catheter stabilization after placement.

The BD 392633 is intended for use in hospitals, outpatient clinics, infusion centers, emergency departments, surgical facilities, and other healthcare settings where peripheral IV therapy is routinely performed.

Key Benefits

The BD 392633 helps reduce the risk of accidental needlestick injuries through its automatic needle shielding mechanism, supporting healthcare worker safety and sharps injury prevention initiatives.

The 20G catheter size provides versatility for routine intravenous therapy, medication administration, hydration therapy, and blood product delivery. The 1-inch catheter length is well suited for a broad range of peripheral vascular access applications.

The winged design enhances insertion control and stabilization, helping clinicians achieve secure catheter placement and maintenance throughout therapy.

The sterile, single-use design supports infection prevention efforts and helps minimize the risk of cross-contamination.

Compatibility and Applications

The BD 392633 Autoguard BC Pro Shielded IV Catheter is compatible with standard IV administration sets, extension tubing, infusion pumps, needleless connectors, and vascular access accessories commonly used in healthcare facilities.

Common applications include medication administration, intravenous hydration, infusion therapy, blood transfusions, outpatient treatments, perioperative care, emergency medicine, and general peripheral vascular access procedures.

This catheter is frequently used in medical-surgical units, emergency departments, ambulatory care centers, infusion clinics, outpatient treatment facilities, and hospital inpatient departments.

Usage Guidelines

The BD 392633 should be used only by qualified healthcare professionals trained in peripheral IV catheter insertion and management. Prior to use, inspect the packaging to confirm sterility, product integrity, and expiration date.

Prepare the insertion site according to institutional protocols and aseptic technique standards. Insert the catheter following accepted clinical practices and manufacturer instructions. After successful catheter placement, verify activation of the passive needle shielding mechanism.

Secure the catheter appropriately and monitor the insertion site routinely for signs of infiltration, phlebitis, infection, or other complications. Dispose of the shielded needle assembly immediately in an approved sharps container.

Certifications and Safety Standards

The BD 392633 Autoguard BC Pro Shielded IV Catheter is manufactured under established medical device quality management systems and is designed to support healthcare safety initiatives and infection prevention programs.

The passive safety mechanism aligns with modern sharps injury prevention practices and supports compliance with occupational safety standards. Healthcare facilities should review current product labeling and regulatory documentation before implementation.

Comparison with Competitor Products

Compared with traditional non-safety IV catheters, the BD 392633 provides integrated passive needle shielding that helps reduce exposure to contaminated needles after catheter insertion.

Compared with manually activated safety catheters, the Autoguard BC Pro system automatically shields the needle without requiring additional user intervention, helping support consistent safety performance.

The winged design offers improved handling and catheter stabilization compared with some non-winged alternatives, while the versatile 20G size supports a wide range of clinical infusion applications.

Typical User Profile and Application Scenarios

The BD 392633 is commonly used by registered nurses, vascular access specialists, infusion therapists, emergency clinicians, surgical staff, critical care teams, and other healthcare professionals responsible for peripheral IV catheter placement.

Typical applications include routine IV therapy, medication administration, fluid replacement therapy, outpatient infusion services, perioperative care, emergency treatment, and inpatient vascular access management.

Best Practices for Use and Maintenance

Store the BD 392633 in a clean, dry environment according to manufacturer recommendations. Maintain the catheter in its original sterile packaging until ready for use.

Use strict aseptic technique during insertion and securement. Select the catheter size based on patient condition, vein assessment, therapy requirements, and clinical objectives.

Monitor the insertion site regularly and replace the catheter according to facility protocols and evidence-based vascular access guidelines. The catheter is intended for single use only and should never be reused, reprocessed, or resterilized.

Regulatory and Safety Information

The BD 392633 Autoguard BC Pro Shielded IV Catheter is intended for professional healthcare use only. Placement and management should be performed by qualified personnel following manufacturer instructions, facility policies, and applicable healthcare regulations.

Healthcare personnel should adhere to standard precautions, infection prevention practices, sharps safety procedures, and vascular access management protocols throughout catheter insertion, maintenance, and removal.

All used catheter and needle components should be disposed of in approved sharps containers according to facility policies and biomedical waste regulations.

How to Order

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